Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects

Abstract

A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.

1 . A method of treating a septal defect, comprising:
 placing a delivery device in proximity with a septal wall having a septal defect;   stabilizing the delivery device with an elongate device placed at least partially within the septal defect;   positioning a distal end of the delivery device in a desired orientation with respect to the septal wall, wherein a first longitudinal axis of the delivery device at the distal end is transverse to a second longitudinal axis of the elongate device.